Dr. Alysia Smith, LPC, LCPC - Therapist in Wisconsin

About Alysia

Dr. Alysia Smith uses talk-based, skills-focused therapies to help people manage hard moments and make practical changes. She holds a doctorate in Developmental Psychology and two master’s degrees in counseling and addiction recovery.

She is a licensed professional counselor - LPC and a licensed clinical professional counselor - LCPC practicing in Wisconsin with six years of experience. Dr. Smith writes plainly and meets people where they are.

Her work commonly addresses stress and anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.

Background and approach

She also helps with addictions, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and mood disorders. Parenting and family issues are areas she focuses on as well. In sessions she draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.

That means she helps people spot unhelpful thoughts, build practical coping skills, and strengthen motivation for change. Conversations are collaborative and goal-oriented. Dr.

Smith believes clients are the experts in their lives and that strengths already present can be used to move forward. She aims to create straightforward plans and teach simple tools you can use between sessions. The tone is direct and supportive.

Signing up for therapy can feel daunting and she acknowledges that first step takes courage. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is used and sessions are scheduled according to availability.

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Dr. Smith uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is practical and focused on specific problems like anxiety, depression, or low mood. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers tools for managing intense emotions and improving emotional regulation and interpersonal skills, which can help when stress or relationships feel overwhelming. Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that supports readiness for change by exploring goals and strengthening personal motivation.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. She will discuss goals and preferences and help decide which methods to try. The process is collaborative and often combines elements from different approaches to match what a person needs in that moment.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make therapy accessible around other commitments. These options allow for flexible scheduling, quick check-ins, and continued use of skills between meetings. The variety of formats helps people fit therapy into busy lives and maintain momentum toward their goals.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Motivational Interviewing

A way of working through mixed feelings about change without being pushed. The therapist helps you weigh things up and find your own reasons, which often makes a difficult decision feel less stuck.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?

She works with a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship problems, parenting and family issues, and mood disorders.

What style of therapy can I expect?

Sessions use practical approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to teach skills, address thoughts and behaviors, and build motivation for change.

How long has she been practicing?

She has six years of professional experience working with clients in counseling settings.

What are her credentials and where is she licensed?

She holds the credentials LPC and LCPC and is licensed in Wisconsin with license numbers WI LPC 8090-125 and KS LCPC LCPC 03699.

Which languages and regions are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and she is located in Wisconsin. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

She provides online care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 6 years
Licensed: Wisconsin, Kansas
Languages: English

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